kidinacorner

Indeed.

Iirc, the "10,000 hour rule" is based on a study of elite cellists, but the study was deeply flawed. There is so much self selection bias, it was a tiny study, and you can't just expand the relevance of the conclusion to other activities.

Empty it every 3 years. Repair on a well pump every 10.

Sort of, there is a lot of commentary on our current culture being not at all interested in fine arts.

You need a lot of money to live like you guys. A 2 person farm doesn't work anymore. Either you had money and no debt or one of you has an actual job, making this just a lifestyle choice and not a realistic option for most.

Are you even Vermonters? Or did you come here from Connecticut or California like every other wannabe homesteader?

What's wrong with nihilism?